Author: SOTTSASS, ETTORE (1917-2007)
Title: Cartier design viewed by Ettore Sottsass
Description: Milan : New York : Skira Editore 2002. First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new and still in the publisher's protective shrink-wrap.; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 283 pages; Physical description: 45. [238] p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm. Published to accompany an exhibition of the same name held at Vitra Design Museum. Berlin. 14 June-15 Sept. 2002. Summary: The dazzling Collection Art de Cartier will once again amaze the public with their impressive pieces this time seen through the revolutionary eyes of the master of Italian design. Ettore Sottsass. He presents the Collection Art de Cartier in a brilliant new manner. viewing the collection as a reflection of form and design. while understanding its function and relation with the surrounding space and the bodies it adorns. For this impressive project the designer has selected over 350 jewels. watches and accessories following his personal and intuitive taste forgoing epochs and fashion trends. and creates and highlights the ties amongst the materials. style and colour. To emphasize his vision. for each piece Sottsass created a decorative element meant to contain the object as a shrine located in a cosmic space. Subjects: Jewelry - France - History - 20th century - Exhibitions. Decorative arts - Design - France - 19th century - Exhibitions. Notes: Pages 46-283 are unnumbered. Includes bibliographical references (p. [280-281]).ISBN: 888491258X. Weight in Kg appr.:

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